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It’s a point that’s been repeatedly echoed by us at Fightstore Media since our inception into combat journalism well over a year ago. But it’s an important one. The accessibility of Irish combatants, be it K1, Muay Thai, boxing or MMA, is admirable. And Dano O’Toole, in what was...

The infamous ‘Tall’ Dave McCarthy (Warriors) returns to action in what will be his first Thai or K-1 fight on Irish soil since 2015. On June 10th, he is set to face David Ola (Compound/Ryano) in a C-Class 75 kg Thai bout at Takeover 9. McCarthy comes from a...

Eimear Codd (Vallhalla) talks to FS Media back-stage at Cage Kings Dublin. Eimear defeats Ula Mydlowska (Fantom Gym) by Unanimous Decision....

Eimear Codd (Valhalla) talks to Fightstore Media after her win against Dorota Ba (Bridgestone) at the Takeover 6....

When Eimear Codd agreed to go along to a kickboxing class with her sister all those years ago, she never envisaged one day competing for a world Muay Thai title. The Wexford woman wouldn’t have known much, if anything, about the sport either. But as we now know –...

Derry Guinan, who performs at the Real Fighting Championship on September 17 in the Foyle Arena, Derry for his pro K-1 debut, is an honest and disciplined martial artist.   But what was more prevalent than anything else from our phone call, was that Guinan is happy. As he said himself,...

Ilias Bulaid talks to FS Media about training in SBGi and his transition to MMA...

The next generation of Irish fighters will be a fitting representation of the country when you consider the attitude of some of the athletes. Dylan Meagher (19) is articulate and good-natured. He competes on Cage Kings, March 26 against Damien Darker in a pro K1 bout at 78kg’s. “No...

Lionheart’s Lee Coakley showed much more than a heart of a lion when he defeated Dano O’Toole on Saturday night to claim the 66Kg ISKA title. Not only did he demonstrate aggression, he executed hurtful technique and a supreme confidence in his abilities. The bellowing noise from his supporters...

20-year-old Jay Counsel will compete in a K1 bout against Wojtek Kaczor this Saturday night at Thai Wars in Ireland’s capital. Counsel was hoping to make his professional Muay Thai debut but he couldn’t get matched in time. He believes his next fight will be his last bout as an...

“You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round.” – James J. Corbett  Siam Warriors Ryan Sheehan became a world champion last year and at Cage Kings last Saturday night he fought like one to earn victory. The young fighter...

Amicable fighter Islam Bisayev sat down to talk with Fightstore Media ahead of his 75kg bout with Liam McGill on March 26 at Cage Kings. For anyone who hasn’t seen Bisayev compete before, this is what you can look forward to. He said: “For those who haven’t seen me...